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Author: John Doughty
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Writes to introduce the bearers, Dr. Allison and Ensign Suydam, who are traveling to New York.
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Writes to introduce the bearers, Dr. Allison and Ensign Suydam, who are traveling to New York.
Author: Henry Knox
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Notes, The instructions which you will herewith receive are truly important. Expresses his confidence in Doughty's abilities, adding that he knows Doughty will fulfill the expectations of the President of the United States. Emphasizes the importance of receiving Doughty's report as early as possible. Relates news of mutual acquaintances, informing Doughty of Aunt Ludlow's death. Reports that Captain Burbeck's company returned from Georgia without the loss of a man. Marked as private and signature has been clipped. Written from the War Office.
Author: John Doughty
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Major Doughty acknowledges Knox's letter of 25 July. Doughty was worried about his parents who had word that he had died in a skirmish on the frontier (see GLC02437.04606 and GLC02437.04628 for Knox's correspondence with Doughty's family). Thanks Knox for writing to his family and for sending him a letter from Doughty's parents and sister, which eased his mind. Mentions that Judge Turner left him two eagles from the property of the Society [of Cincinnati] to sell. Says that General Josiah Harmer wants Doughty to encourage re-enlistment of older soldiers. Doughty says not one soldier has shown a Disposition to re-engage, and I am fearful we shall not be very successful in this Business. Doughty reprimands Congress, which could not comprehend the hardships attending the services in this Country. Doughty continues to lament the poor pay and harsh conditions of the officers. He asks if it is not a little mortifying that an officers of the Corps should receive less for his services than the Door keeper of the Congress. Written from Fort Harmar in present-day Marietta, Ohio.
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Written from Fort Pitt. Thanks Knox for his assistance: ...it has extricated me from a Difficulty which all men must feel who are in Debt, & fail in their resources for payment. Congratulates Knox on Virginia's adoption of the Constitution, writing I am in Hopes Health & Vigour will soon be restored to our Body politic- This happy circumstance must cheer the Hearts of our Countrymen, particularly those of our military Brethren, who have been struggling through the late Revolution, & who to their immortal Honor appear to feel so much for the Honor and Dignity of their Country- so I flatter myself it will not be saying too much, to assert that our society are more generally advocates for good government, than perhaps any other class of citizens. Marked private on the address leaf.
Author: Henry Knox
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In a secretarial hand and unsigned, but author is likely Henry Knox. Letter is probably a reply to GLC02437.04255, from Bryant to Knox. Writes that he would be happy to advance Bryant's brother-in-law Mr. Mason the sum Bryant requested, but he thinks it will not be necessary, as such provision has been recently made for him as will relieve his present necessities.
Author: John Doughty
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Major Doughty, commander at West Point, gives a detailed report on matters at that post. Writes, I intend with your permission to go to Congress about the first of next month upon the concern of my small Corps, to settle their account & procure them if possible some Money, for want of this very essential article, our situation is become so very necessitous as to border upon Wretchedness... Asks for a letter from Knox introducing him to a Congressman from Massachusetts and to the President of Continental Congress (Thomas Mifflin).
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Knox acknowledges receipt of Major Doughty's letter informing him of Doughty's passage to New Jersey. States he is chagrined that Doughty will not arrive in Philadelphia sooner as he needs information on the late expedition, likely connected to Doughty's negotiations with Indian tribes. Asks him to hasten his arrival so they may, form a more accurate judgement of the measures necessary to be adopted. Marked private on docket.
Author: John Doughty
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Major Doughty, commander at West Point, transmits returns of troops and stores (returns not included). Doughty is extremely upset because he hopes to remain in the military as an artillerist, but recently heard that Congress plans to discharge the troops presently in service. Writes, If this measure takes place, which it is probable will be the case, instead of continuing my military pursuits, I am fearful I shall be thrown upon the wide world without a profession, or a capital to create one... Asks Knox, who was recently offered the position of Secretary at War, to procure him an office which may place me in a respectable station in Life...
Author: John Doughty
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Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the Western Territory, they are both much wanted - it is hoped some kind of order will be introduced in this country by the latter, I never saw a country in which Licentiousness political & religious so much prevailed as in the Infant Settlements in this western World ... it wants a Government peculiarly adopted to the circumstances of the country to produce a change. Noted as written at Fort Harmer and marked as private.
Author: Henry Knox
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Informs Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy with the proposals. Agrees with Doughty, who is in favor of a national force, as he expects every evil that can be produced from Anarchy. Also notes that Congress have had but for a very little time nine States. Therefore nothing has been concluded on respecting higher pay for the Artillery than the Infantry. Mentions supplying artillery pieces and stores necessary for the western country and states he will have to submit estimates to the Board of Treasury, as they hold the purse strings. Ends by stating, The disturbances in Massachusetts have pretty nearly subsided - the Courts of Justice are now trying such of the captured culprits as appear to be most criminal, referring to the end of Shays' Rebellion. Noted as a copy and lacks a signature. Creator inferred as Henry Knox, given the content. In the hand of William Knox.
